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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,841.24, 526,181.39 and 98,139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,841.24, 526,181.39 and 98,139.62 is: 147,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,841.24 : 526,181.39 = 98,139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,841.24/526,181.39 = 98,139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,841.24x = 526,181.39 × 98,139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,841.24x = 51,639,238,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,639,238,544.07/350,841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,186.91

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